1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
This can similarly be attributed to our brain's creative and imaginative capabilities and the attendant sense of exhilaration and wonder upon encountering something new.
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Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
My heart was already pounding from the awful climb, but there was a sudden thrill and exhilaration.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes.
—The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
My heart was already pounding from the awful climb, but there was a sudden thrill and exhilaration.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes.
—The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Race fans visiting Sin City will soon be able to experience the thrills of high-speed karting at a new track debuting in May.—
Ryan Slattery,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Her childlike excitement was contagious, the ecstasy of a performer finding her audience, and the crowd roared.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Horror comes through the body, as does love, as does ecstasy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was also named first-team All-Big-12 as a returner and earned Big-12 Co-Special Teams Player of the Year honors after averaging 17.7 yards per kick return and 15.2 yards per punt return.—
Jelani Scott,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Other images include a high kick toward the camera and a close-up selfie with a green apple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Women are also acutely aware that their bank accounts are going to take a hit when their little bundle of joy arrives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Then came Wednesday, and the pure elation Rosenthal experienced with Hagenman’s debut.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The next day, my final one on the train, filled me with elation.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In the workplace, this includes happiness but goes beyond it to encompass purpose, resilience, energy, belonging, continuous learning, and strong relationships.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Canada cut through the euphoria just long enough to put the evening into words.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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One reason is that solving one of the bigger puzzles in Blue Prince creates a sense of euphoria that is hard to replicate in other games.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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